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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | N-Acetyl-Galactosamine-6-Sulfatase (Referred Test) (Synonym: Morquio Syndrome, Morquio Syndrome Type A, Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA, , MPS IVA, MPS Enzymes Panel) | ||
| Ordering Alert: | The healthcare professional ordering this test must call the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) Biochemical Genetics Laboratory (403) 955-7379 or the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) Biochemical Genetics Laboratory (780) 407-8820 at least 24 hours in advance to inform the lab of, and obtain any necessary information pertaining to, location and timing of the collection. Connect Care Users: Order Mucopolysaccharidosis Enzymes (LAB11223), then select the enzyme(s) to be tested. If ordering through Requisition Entry, order the individual enzyme. All Users: Specimen type to be tested MUST be indicated in the order. | ||
| Collection Alert: | For south sector, collections are recommended to be done at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Outpatient Lab between 0800h – 1200h. Before collection of specimens, call ACH Biochemical Genetics lab (403) 955-7379 or UAH Biochemical Genetics lab (780) 407-8820. Collect Monday through Friday only, excluding holidays. If a whole blood specimen for leukocyte testing is collected on Friday, specimen must be received in the ACH or UAH Biochemical Genetics Lab by 12:00 on the day of collection. Collect using the appropriate container type for specimen type to be tested. If blood spot is indicated, collect using the Newborn Metabolic Screen Blood Spot requisition (card). Multiple enzymes may be tested on a specimen type if the same specimen type is requested. Consult with the lab if unsure of collection volume requirement. | ||
| Shipping and Handling Alert: | If shipping whole blood, ship at room temperature. Whole blood must be received in the ACH or UAH Biochemical Genetics Lab within 24 hours of collection, by 1200h. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4511A | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Testing is referred out to Greenwood Genetic Center, please view N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulfatase details for further information. | ||
| Test Resources: | Submit request using the applicable requisition or Connect Care online order entry:
Please ensure all required information, including patient's clinical history/indication, is provided on the requisition. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out Specimens should be sent to UAH External Send Out bench (North) or ACH Genetics & Genomics (South). | ||
| Performing Site: | Referred out to Greenwood Genetic Center | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, November 27, 2023 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Aug 1 2022 12:00AM | ||
